Thai Basil Tofu Stir-fry (Vegan Pad Krapow)
This Thai basil tofu is bursting with flavor, delicious, and incredibly satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring minimal prep, it is great to make if you want dinner on the table fast.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 106kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari/shoyu
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce *
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce optional, but recommended
- 2 teaspoons sugar
For stir-fry
- 1 block extra-firm/ firm tofu drained and pressed (around 14oz/400g)
- ½ medium red onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3-5 bird's eye chili deseed to make it less spicy
- 5 stalks green beans around 80g/3 oz
- 1 cup Thai basil/holy basil lightly packed**
Instructions
- Combine all seasonings needed to make the stir-fry sauce in a bowl. Mix well.
- Using your hands or a potato masher, crumble tofu into small pieces to resemble minced meat. Set aside.
- Heat ½ tablespoon of oil in the wok, and add chopped onions. Fry for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in garlic and chilies next, and fry for another minute.
- Add green beans and saute for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender.
- Add tofu and stir-fry sauce to the pan. Toss and fry until the tofu is hot.
- Remove from heat before stirring in basil leaves. Your vegan Thai basil tofu stir-fry is ready to be served!
Notes
*Oyster sauce – To keep it vegan, use a vegetarian oyster sauce, like this Lee Kum Kee’s stir-fry sauce.
**Basil - I am using Thai basil as it is easier to find, but if you can find holy basil, definitely use that! Sweet basil can be used in a pinch.
Helpful tips
- Put rice to cook before making stir-fry – If you plan to serve vegan pad kra pow with rice, prep and cook your rice, either on the stove or in a rice cooker. By the time you finish cooking, your rice will be ready.
- Storing leftovers – Leftover Thai basil tofu can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 696mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg
